English Explanatory Dictionary

pressurize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To put (physical) pressure on; to put under pressure.
  2. To coerce, put under duress; to pressure.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɹɛʃəɹaɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pressurize.wav

Word forms

pressurize pressurizes pressurizing pressurized pressurise

Etymology

From pressure + -ize.

Antonyms

depressurize

Derived words

overpressurize pressurizable pressurizer repressurize underpressurize
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